Former LA Actress Poses in Her Z-Coil Shoes at Your 2 Feet Seattle Store

Jennifer Lee has been wearing Z-Coil shoes for the past 6 years.  Now she has five pairs of Z-Coil shoes. She bought her first pair in Arizona after nurses she met recommended them.

Jennifer had the coils replaced on a pair of black Taos clogs during her recent visit to Seattle's Z-coil store "Your 2 Feet". The new coils replaced the five year old coils that were on her Taos clogs.

She also purchased a pair of the Daydream Z-Coil style shoe. The new Freedom 2 Daydream slip on style shoe has a lower profile.

It is best to replace the coils on your Z-Coil shoes about every year or two. The coils may look fine, but the steel coils do fatigue with diminishing effectiveness over the years. It will feel like the first time you tried on the Z-Coil shoes and you will really notice that spring in your step return when you try on a new pair of Z-CoiL shoes. It's time to replace your 5 or 6 year old Z-Coils! Come visit us at Z-Coil of Seattle, "Your 2 Feet", to step into a new pair.

The Daydream style is the newest addition to her other Z-Coil styles:  Taos Zipper, Spring Z, and a pair of grey clogs, and two pairs of Taos clogs.

She currently works as a Costco vendor.

Jennifer tells people she meets," The Z-Coil shoes have really helped my bad back and bad knees. They are all I wear. They act like shock-absorbers for your body."

Jennifer Lee used to be a game show hostess and had her own TV talk show in the day.

When I took this photo I captured her beautiful smile, wearing Z-Coil shoes, showing that spark of the stars.

Tips & Injury Advice for Common Foot and Ankle Injuries That Can Stop Runners Dead in Their Tracks

Making running part of a workout routine leads to better physical stamina and a more positive state of mind—but a detrimental foot injury can quickly stop runners in their tracks. Keeping feet healthy and pain-free can go a long way toward ensuring that every run is enjoyable, for both experienced runners and those just starting out. Following a few simple steps provided by Dr. Lotchie Kerch (APMA), before hitting the trail or treadmill, can keep foot and ankle injuries at bay.

“Some of the most common running-related foot injuries that today’s podiatrists treat are arch pain, tendonitis, and blisters,” said APMA president Kathleen Stone, DPM. “However, if runners can take just a few minutes to stretch properly pre-workout, select appropriate footwear, and see a podiatrist immediately when foot pain occurs, many of these ailments can be avoided entirely.”

In order to get the most out of each run without falling victim to injury, Dr. Kerch recommends the following:

Select a good running shoe: According to Karen Langone, DPM, president of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM), the most important running tip is proper shoe selection. “A running shoe purchase is dependent upon the type of foot and function of the foot for the individual. Runners should research shoe construction and keep in mind that footwear can vary in size from one manufacturer to the other,” she said.

Your 2 Feet is located at 1201 Pine St., the base of Capitol Hill, in Seattle, 206-786-0064. We offer a variety of manufacturers with running shoes ordered to fit and therapeutic shoes. Dr. Kerch owns and operates this Pain Relief Center. Her expert advice and having direct access to many pain relief products for the foot and ankle at the time of your visit expedites the healing process.

Select good socks: Runners should always fit shoes with the socks that they plan on wearing during a run. Socks should be made of a blend that pulls moisture from the skin, fit well and be comfortable when worn with a running shoe. The Your 2 Feet store is located at 1201 Pine St., at the base of Capitol Hill in Seattle, 206-786-0064. We have a wide selection of performance and comfort socks fabricated with materials efficient in pulling moisture from the skin-"wicking". We have Injinji Toe Socks which are performance socks beneficial in diminshing blister formation.

Stretch out and build momentum: Before a run, begin by warming up and gently stretching for 5-10 minutes, focusing on lower leg muscles. Amateur runners should start with short distances, increasing distance over time to help prevent injury. All runners should begin every workout slowly, as this allows the body to warm up further and decreases the chance of muscle strain. Runners should focus on keeping both the feet and entire body relaxed, avoid tensing or cramping toes, and run with a gait that feels the most natural. Runners should stop running immediately if any pain is experienced.

Cool down and rest: After reaching the end of a running workout, cool down and stretch for about 10 minutes. Submerging the lower extremities in an ice bath after longer runs can reduce muscle soreness, as can the use of a self-massager designed for post-athletic activities. Muscle pain is common after exercise, and minor injuries may be treated with the RICE regimen (rest, ice, compression, elevation).

Your 2 Feet store is located at 1201 Pine St., at the base of Capitol Hill in Seattle, 206-786-0064. We have therapeutic products that aide in healing specific conditions. We have five different types of arch supports, top of the line foot and ankle supports, braces, night splints and other products are designed especially for quick healing from a bunion or hammertoe to products for ankle stress and strains. After careful research, a therapy kit developed at Your 2 Feet, has been found to be beneficial for those suffering from heel pain/ plantar fascitis.

However, if pain does not resolve itself after several days—or returns immediately upon resuming exercise—runners should seek out care from Dr. Kerch, an APMA member podiatrist immediately. Frequent runners should see a podiatrist on a regular basis to maximize any running program and prevent serious injury. Dr. Kerch is a podiatric physician and surgeon, also known as a podiatrist, qualified by education, training and 30 years experience to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle and structures of the leg. Dr. Kerch's medical education and training as a DPM included undergraduate education, four years of graduate education at the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine, an accredited podiatric medical college, and hospital residency training. She is also Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. Dr. Kerch is licensed by the state of Washington to practice podiatric medicine. Appointments are recommended by calling 206-786-0064. For more information, APMA’s Runner’s Resource page at www.apma.org/runners.  Founded in 1912, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) is the nation’s leading and recognized professional organization for doctors of podiatric medicine (DPMs).

"Your 2 Feet" in Seattle Announces a New Z-CoiL Style

Daydream Women's sizes W6-W10

Z-walker Black Both Men and Women Sizes

Desert Hiker Men and Women; Sizes W6-10; M9-13

Pink Cruiser Women's W6-10

Haylee Black Women's W6-10

Z-Coil 2.0 just arrived to New Mexico. At "Your 2 Feet" we have a few Haylee and Daydream styles in limited sizes to view in our store. The Daydream is a new style altogether. The other styles appear to be a variation on the current Z-CoiL styles.
The main differences between the Z-CoiL 2.0 from the Z-CoiL 1.0 seems to be a lower profile Z-orthotic and lower forefoot cushioning. The weight is about the same (less by .1 or .2 oz.).
The soles are all slip-resistant.
Stop by for viewing the new styles. If you are interested in purchasing a particular size or style not in stock, we will gladly order it or ship directly to you.
We are dedicated to pain relief. We are always interested in your feedback. Please call 206-786-0064 for more information.

ER critical nurse, Mary Alice Parker, Wears Z-CoiL Even Though She Has No Pain

Mary Alice Parker has been wearing Z-CoiL footwear for the last 6 years after seeing a brochure in a doctor's office at Group Health.

As a ER critical care nurse at Group Health, Mary Alice had been wearing Birkenstock sandals. After reading the brochure about the Z-CoiL shoes, she decided to give them a try. Mary converted to the Z-CoiL shoes although,"I have no pain, but I prefer comfort, so I wear the Z-CoiLs. I usually shop at St. Vincent de Paul since I prefer to pay $20.00 for a pair of shoes. By comparison, the Z-CoiL's are pricey. I find the value outweighs the cost. I really like them." She's heard orthopedists recommend Z-CoiL's to help relieve pain for bad backs.

Before working at Group Health, Mary Alice used to work at Virginia Mason. She got her nursing training 40 years ago in Wisconsin. In addition Mary Alice has had training in family therapy. She was a nursing teacher in Wisconsin years ago. When she moved to Capital Hill she began to officially work as an RN.

"I had a period of adjustment learning how to be safe wearing the (open) coils (Z-CoiL) at work. There are sometimes 8 pumps working at once in an ER room so it is imperative to learn to step carefully over all the cords", says Mary Alice. Now she relates having no problem with cords since she has trained herself to be careful.

Her first pair of work shoes were the white Freedoms (athletic style). They lasted three years until she went hiking in Nepal. Her favorite Z-CoiL, the ones she mostly wears, are her Sidewinder Sandals. She is on her second pair of black sandals. Because of her low arches, and previous foot surgery, the rigid foot bed arch support needed adjustments. While in the store, the arches were heated to expand and lower the rigid footbed of the Z-CoiL's to accomodate and keep the pressure from rubbing on her low arches. In addition she has a pair of black tennis shoes. She now comes to "Your 2 Feet" in Capital Hill for her most recent purchase of a pair of Loryn's (tan zippered Z-CoiL) shoe.

Although Mary Alice is officially retired five years ago, she now works per diem at Group Health. Her workdays are 12 hour night shifts. Per diem allows her the flexibility to adjust her hours around her travels all over the world. She has been to all seven continents. She went to Antartica four years ago on a cruise. She traveled on a small ship, which embarked from Iceland, for a 3 month cruise. She wears her Z-CoiL sandals the most (except in Antartica), but always takes another pair along in case she wants to go hiking. A couple of weeks ago she returned from a Hawaii cruise.

Linda Hill and Sassy Are Colorado Bound With ZCoiL

Linda Hill came from Ellensburg to buy a pair of workboots. She bought her first pair of Z-CoiL shoes two years ago. A nurse practitioner, Linda's co-worker, told Linda about the shoes. The nurse practitioner's sister wore the shoes to relieve pain from a bad back and bad knees. Linda wears the Z-CoiL shoes to relieve hip and lower back pain. She says,"Being larger it's harder on the bones. My Z-CoiL's take the compression off my back."

Linda works as a director of nursing services at an assisted living facility. This entails working 16 hour days mostly on her feet. She got her nursing training 10 years ago in Yakima.
Linda relates a family genetic history of "bad bones". She feels wearing the Z-CoiL's has kept her from needing her hips replaced. Her brother is 6 years older and is needing a hip replacement. He lives in Phoenix. Her other three siblings are deceased.

Prior to wearing Z-CoiL shoes, her previous shoes lasted 6 months. Just prior to wearing her Z-CoiL's she had to replace her shoes every three months because of her grueling workdays. She says," I am surprised how long my first pair of Z-CoiL's (black freedom) have lasted. I still wear my first pair to work after two years." She decided to convert the open coils on her black athletic shoes, to enclosed coils.
Linda is a good daughter. She's going to be wearing her newly purchased workboots to help on her fathers ranch in Colorado as he recovers from open heart surgery.  She will be at the ranch for at least 6 weeks, or up to 3 months, depending on her dad's progress in rehab. She'll be caring for her dad and the cows with her Pekinese, Sassy. Sassy is 3 1/2 years old and is being trained to travel in a carrying case. For $125.00 she will be hand carried onto the plane going to Colorado.
Linda comes to Seattle regularly to see her daughter who is a manager at a Hairmaster in the U district. Her son is a plumber in West Seattle.

Corrinne Cain says, "I wouldn't be able to work without my (five pairs) ZCoiL shoes."

Corrinne Cain bought her fifth pair of Z-CoiL pain relief footwear today. She purchased most of her shoes at our previous location in Ballard, but now she comes to our Capital Hill location to buy her Z-CoiL shoes.
Her current styles are a brown pair of Z-walker velcro shoes, two pairs of freedom (athletic shoes) blue and white, and a pair of sandals. Today she purchased a pair of work boots.
Corrinne previously had to have the tension on her coils changed to correct her "pronation". This is a medical term relating to the position of her feet during gait. Because the work boots come with enclosed coils, tension re-setting is limited. She will be re-evaluated at a future visit as is necessary to make coil tension adjustments.
She purchased her first pair 10 years ago because of her heel pain. Ten years ago Corrinne saw an OR nurse wearing the Z-CoiL shoes. He was from Arizona. The nurse was wearing the Zcoil shoes because they were helping his plantar fascitis and bone spurs. Corrinne states this is her same problem and the Z-CoiL footwear have helped relieve her pain. She says, "I wouldn't be able to work without wearing my Z-Coils and my custom orthotics."
She has worked as an X-ray technician in the OR since 1971. Since 2001 she has been working at the Swedish First Hill Campus. She plans on retiring in less than 4 years.

Foot Pain Linked to Weight Gain, It Makes Sense

Your Feet Don't Have to Hurt. Add a foot check-up with Dr. Kerch to your weight loss program. Appointments at 206-786-0064

http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/lifestyle/new-study-shows-foot-problems-can-cause-weight-gain?CMP=201112_emailshare

Biotrek Can Be Found Now at "Your 2 Feet"

Bio-Trek is a revolutionary new breed of HYBRID footwear. By combining cushioning, style and support, these shoes help you go the distance--wherever life takes you!.

Incredibly soft, yet resilient cushioning reduces impact to your whole body from the ground up. You'll feel like you're walking on a cloud all day long. PLUS, Built-in orthotic support cradles, protects and stabilizes your foot from your heel to your toes. You'll stand taller and straighter, with renewed energy in every step.

Hybrid Footwear: 1+1=3· As “hybrid” is to a new generation of cars, so Bio-Trek represents a revolutionary new breed of footwear, combining two different elements to create a desirable synergy. In other words, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.o Shoe + orthotic o Cushioning + support = “Do it all” or “Go farther” footwearo Strength + softnesso Work + play Go farther… · By giving you all the foundational support and comfort you need, Bio-Trek shoes help you perform at your peak, to do more and go farther than you ever dreamed you could.

Hybrid Footwear: 1+1=3

· As “hybrid” is to a new generation of cars, so Bio-Trek represents a revolutionary new breed of footwear, combining two different elements to create a desirable synergy. In other words, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

o Shoe + orthotic

o Cushioning + support = “Do it all” or “Go farther” footwear

o Strength + softness

o Work + play

Go farther…

· By giving you all the foundational support and comfort you need, Bio-Trek shoes help you perform at your peak, to do more and go farther than you ever dreamed you could.